The Farever companion tier list for the May 2026 Early Access patch. Cosmetic companions are ranked by rarity + animation quality + community desirability. Ranger combat pets are ranked by combat performance.
Companion Tier List · EA Patch May 2026
Farever Companion Tier List
Every cosmetic companion and Ranger combat pet ranked. Best companions to chase first.
S
Blue-feather Hawk(Companion)Glow-bug(Companion)Wolf Pup(Combat Pet)
A
Ladybug (Cave)(Companion)H. Catchum unique(Companion)Hawk (combat)(Combat Pet)
B
Basic critter(Companion)Firefly(Companion)Bear Cub(Combat Pet)
Detailed Farever companion ranking
| Tier | Name | Type | Source | Difficulty | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Blue-feather Hawk | Companion | Gotta Catch One quest | Medium | Rare emote set + shoulder-perch animation. Community favourite. |
| S | Glow-bug | Companion | Hidden Critter quest | Medium | Only night-cycle glowing companion in EA. |
| S | Wolf Pup | Combat Pet | Ranger Pet Tank tree | Easy | S-tier Ranger main pet. Holds aggro, scales with Ranger gear. |
| A | Ladybug (Cave) | Companion | Gotta Catch One | Easy | The famous "SECRET" Ladybug Cave find. Entry-level rare companion. |
| A | H. Catchum unique | Companion | H. Catchum quest | Hard | Quest gates behind a wave defence event. One-time per character. |
| A | Hawk (combat) | Combat Pet | Ranger Marksman tree | Medium | Damage-focused. Worse aggro but higher kill-speed than Wolf Pup. |
| B | Basic critter | Companion | Catch a Companion quest | Easy | Unlocks the companion slot. Replace later with rare variants. |
| B | Firefly | Companion | Hidden Critter quest | Medium | Quest progression critter — does not stay in your slot after turn-in. |
| B | Bear Cub | Combat Pet | Russet Hollow boss drop | Hard | Niche tank pet. Slower than Wolf Pup but +30% HP. |
Best companion to chase first
- Basic critter (Catch a Companion quest) — unlocks the slot, prerequisite for everything else
- Ladybug (Gotta Catch One) — easy + iconic Cave find
- Blue-feather Hawk (S-tier) — best emote set in EA
- Glow-bug (Hidden Critter) — the only night-glow companion
Best Ranger combat pet
For the meta Pet Sniper Ranger build, the Wolf Pup is the only correct choice. It tanks aggro, scales with Ranger gear, and unlocks at 5 points into the Pet Tank talent tree. The Hawk combat pet is a damage-focused alternative if you do not need aggro tanking.
FAQ — Farever companion tier list
Best companion in Farever?
Blue-feather Hawk (S-tier) — rare emote set and shoulder-perch animation. Glow-bug (S-tier) is the only night-cycle glowing companion. For Ranger combat pets, Wolf Pup is the meta pick.
How many companions are in Farever?
20+ cosmetic companions in the May 2026 EA build, plus 3 Ranger-exclusive combat pets. Above is the meta tier list of the most desirable picks.
Best Ranger combat pet in Farever?
Wolf Pup (S-tier) — the meta Pet Sniper Ranger build relies on it for aggro tanking. Hawk (A-tier) trades aggro for damage. Bear Cub (B-tier) is niche.
Are companions and combat pets the same in Farever?
No. Companions are cosmetic critters that any class can have — they do not fight. Ranger combat pets fight at your side, hold aggro and scale with Ranger gear. You can have one of each active simultaneously.
Best companions to chase first in Farever?
1) Basic critter (unlocks the slot). 2) Ladybug from the Cave (Gotta Catch One). 3) Blue-feather Hawk (S-tier). 4) Glow-bug from Hidden Critter quest. In that order.
Are any Farever companions missable?
No. All companion quests are repeatable across characters. The H. Catchum unique variant is one-time per character but the quest itself can be re-run on alts.
Related
Companions & pets full guide · Companion deep-dive · Hidden Critter guide · Class tier list · Weapon tier list